Remember learning about Paul Revere's momentous ride through Concord and the start of the American Revolution? No worries if you don't” it won't take long to refresh your memory when you visit the small community of Concord. Although this quintessential New England town is a historical landmark, its literary roots are as thick as its battle tales are long. A handful of famous authors, like Luisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, called Concord home once upon a time”and their footprints still scatter the community. The town offers quite a few activities for nature enthusiasts; you can canoe on Concord River, fish in Walden Pond, or hike along Battle Road Trail. You don't have tons of choices for lodging, but visitors are generally satisfied with their options. And lets face it, with Boston only 16 miles away, you'll likely spend most of your time out exploring the sites.
